What is the average electricity rate in South Hill, Virginia?

The average residential electricity rate in South Hill is approximately 18.14¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $150 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in South Hill?

Natural gas customers in South Hill pay an average of $82 per month. The rate is approximately $1.53/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves South Hill, Virginia?

Electricity in South Hill is distributed by Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power (AEP). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves South Hill?

South Hill natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Gas and Columbia Gas of Virginia. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do South Hill electricity rates compare to Virginia averages?

South Hill's electricity rate of 18.14¢/kWh is above the Virginia state average of 17.61¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in South Hill?

To start electric service in South Hill, contact Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power (AEP). For gas service, contact Dominion Energy Gas and Columbia Gas of Virginia. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

South Hill, Virginia Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in South Hill, Virginia

South Hill is a community in Virginia served by Dominion Energy Virginia for electric and Dominion Energy Gas for gas. The area's utility rates reflect Virginia's statewide energy market and the region's mild, humid subtropical, cold mountains climate.

Compared to the Virginia state average of 17.61¢/kWh/kWh, South Hill's electricity rate of 18.14¢/kWh is 0.53¢ above the Virginia average. As Virginia has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in South Hill

Dominion Energy Virginia
Appalachian Power (AEP)
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Natural Gas Utility in South Hill

Dominion Energy Gas
Columbia Gas of Virginia
Roanoke Gas

South Hill vs Virginia Energy Rates

Metric	South Hill	Virginia Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	18.14¢	17.61¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.53	$1.46	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$150	$146	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$82	$78	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for South Hill Residents

As a Virginia city, South Hill residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Virginia LIHEAP
✅ Weatherization Assistance Program
✅ Dominion Energy Share the Warmth
✅ Dollar Energy Fund

Energy-Saving Tips for South Hill Residents

✓ Set your AC to 78°F when home and 85°F when away to reduce cooling costs.
✓ Use ceiling fans to feel 4°F cooler without lowering the thermostat.
✓ Plant shade trees on the west and south sides of your home to block afternoon sun.
✓ Have your HVAC system serviced every spring before the cooling season begins.
✓ Seal duct leaks — up to 30% of cooled air can escape in a leaky duct system.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in South Hill, Virginia

The average residential electricity rate in South Hill is approximately 18.14¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $150 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in South Hill pay an average of $82 per month. The rate is approximately $1.53/therm per therm.
Electricity in South Hill is distributed by Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power (AEP). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
South Hill natural gas service is provided by Dominion Energy Gas and Columbia Gas of Virginia. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
South Hill's electricity rate of 18.14¢/kWh is above the Virginia state average of 17.61¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in South Hill, contact Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power (AEP). For gas service, contact Dominion Energy Gas and Columbia Gas of Virginia. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.